The Noble Dead series has been hailed as ldquoa crowd-pleasing mix of intrigue epic fantasy and horrorrdquo Now national bestselling authors Barb and JC Hendee present the latest thrilling novel following the adventures of dhampir Magiere and half-elf Leesilhellip Barely escaping the city of Calm Seattmdashand the assassins hunting themmdashMagiere Leesil and the elven dog Chap sail south to continue their quest to find the powerful Orb of Air before their enemies do But they are not alone much to their frustration The aging elven assassin Brotrsquoan has forced himself on them by offering his protection Chap doesnrsquot believe this ruse however and seeks to uncover the assassinrsquos true agendamdashas well as the cause of the secret civil war that has erupted into the open among Brotans people Meanwhile Magiere struggles with her own dark nature using Leesilrsquos love as an anchor to keep her grounded For the personal price she paid to procure the Orb of Fire was more than she thoughtmdashand more than she wants to reveal to anyone But that is exactly what the cunning Brotrsquoan wants to know And he is willing to do whatever it takesmdasheven if he must reveal his own dreaded secrets that may cost the entire party their liveshellipand their very soulsPublishers Weekly.
